# Sherwin Williams Metropolis

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/metropolis-sw-9575](https://plan-home.com/color/metropolis-sw-9575)

Sherwin Williams Metropolis SW 9575 is a deep, muted charcoal-brown with a soft reddish cast that keeps it from reading as flat black. Its low saturation gives the color a weathered, grounded look, especially on large wall areas or built-in cabinetry. In bright natural light, Metropolis can reveal more of its warm brown undertone, while evening lighting tends to pull it toward a near-black charcoal. Pair it with warm white trim, aged brass, cognac leather, or pale oak to bring out its earthy character. This shade is especially effective for library walls, dining rooms, exterior accents, or a dramatic kitchen island.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Metropolis
- **Color code:** SW 9575
- **HEX:** #59504f
- **RGB:** 89, 80, 79
- **LRV:** 8.38%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 6° Saturation: 11.24% Value: 34.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(6, 6, 33)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.11 Yellow: 11.24 Key: 65.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 82.577 I: 5.684 Q: 1.593
- **XYZ:** X: 8.4 Y: 8.426 Z: 8.579
- **CIE Lab:** L:34.854 a:3.511 b:1.939
- **CIE Luv:** L:34.854 u:5.194 v:1.844
- **Decimal:** 5853263
- **Hunter Lab:** 29.027, 0.854, 2.796

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silhouette-af-655)
- [Behr Instant Classic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-instant-classic)
- [Behr Timber Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-timber-brown)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Benjamin Moore Topeka Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-topeka-taupe-1463)
- [Behr Virtuoso](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-virtuoso)
- [Behr Black Elegance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-elegance)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aubergine)
- [Behr Gardener'S Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gardeners-soil)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-brown-2112-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Willow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-willow-cc-542)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Dark Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-truffle)
- [Behr Cabin In The Woods](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cabin-in-the-woods)
- [Benjamin Moore Branchport Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-branchport-brown-hc-72)
- [Behr Black Garnet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-garnet)
- [Benjamin Moore Midsummer Night](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midsummer-night-2134-20)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Peppercorn](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-peppercorn-sw7674)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-heather-sw-2818)
- [Sherwin Williams Browse Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/browse-brown-sw-6012)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/chinchilla-sw-6011)
- [Sherwin Williams Socialite](https://plan-home.com/color/socialite-sw-6025)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Armory](https://plan-home.com/color/armory-sw-9600)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.